A new scholarship is offering support for Bermudians making their way in the fields of technology and physical and mental healthcare.
Aegon, the Dutch international financial services holding company, launched the awards in 2025 as part of its “Live Your Best Life” programme that aims to bolster the local community.
The scholarship, available for up to five outstanding students pursuing education in Canada and the United States, is worth up to $30,000 per year and is renewable for up to three years.
It is open to any student with Bermudian status and aims to help close educational gaps for those who require financial support to pursue their studies
Aegon explained it is keen to support students interested in careers in healthcare, shaping our built environment, the trades and the technology sectors; it is particularly keen to reward people who are committed to returning to Bermuda after graduation to live and work.
The company – which stepped up its presence in Bermuda in 2023 – has a philosophy that they are members of the community themselves, and it is in their interest to help other community members live their best lives.
Aegon said it recognises education as a crucial element for people to achieve their full potential. By doing so Aegon aims to contribute to the prosperity of the entire country.
Tibor Leeuwenburgh, Aegon’s country executive in Bermuda, said: “With our Live Your Best Life community investment programme – with the great support of the Bermuda Foundation – we want to contribute to the growth and wellbeing of Bermuda’s vibrant community.
“We are excited to work together with partners that offer financial and social opportunities to help more people live their best lives. Moreover, we’re inspired by the ambition and resilience of these students and proud to support them in their journey.”
The Live Your Best Life programme is centred around education, financial and social empowerment, and has also included $60,000 grants, through the Bermuda Foundation, to Age Concern Bermuda, Connectech Coding and the Family Centre.
Aegon has connections to Bermuda as far back as the 1970s and established a presence here in 2005 through its subsidiary Transamerica Life Bermuda.
This relationship has been deepened since, when Aegon’s legal seat switched to Bermuda in September 2023.
Aegon says it has a long history of community involvement in the places where it operates and wanted to continue that tradition here with the legal seat change.
This scholarship was awarded in 2025 to Anijahe dos Santos Martin, Paulo Aguiar, Kylie Butterfield, Keiazia Burchall-Busby and Milahn Powell.
